Seattle quiz: How do you pronounce …

There’s a certain smugness among some Seattleites when someone mangles a word like “Sequim” (or “bruschetta” for that matter), or says “Pike’s Place Market.” It’s as if locals need to differentiate themselves from the constant stream of newbies and tourists coming into Seattle.

So here’s a quiz on how well you know how to say local names. Names such as “Puyallup” and “geoduck.” Not to mention “Uwajimaya,” “Bezos” and “Kshama Sawant.”

Test your Seattle smarts with this quiz on how to pronounce local words.

Test your Seattle smarts with this quiz on how to pronounce local words.

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<b>Pagliacci</b>: Seattle's local pizza chain often gets mangled. Is it PAG-lee-ah-chee, PAHG-lee-ah-chee, or something like a mumbled "Polly-uh-cheese"? (Photo: <a href="http://instagram.com/elcoolbeans">elcoolbeans, Instagram). less

<b>Pagliacci</b>: Seattle's local pizza chain often gets mangled. Is it PAG-lee-ah-chee, PAHG-lee-ah-chee, or something like a mumbled "Polly-uh-cheese"? (Photo: <a ... more

Photo: elcoolbeans, Instagram

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<b>Pagliacci</b>: PAUL-lee-ah-chee. The "g" is silent. Extra points if you roll the word off your tongue like the Italians do.

<b>Pagliacci</b>: PAUL-lee-ah-chee. The "g" is silent. Extra points if you roll the word off your tongue like the Italians do.

Photo: MERYL SCHENKER / SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

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<b>Jeff Bezos</b>: Is the Amazon founder's
last name BEE-zoes or BEE-zohs?

<b>Jeff Bezos</b>: Is the Amazon founder's
last name BEE-zoes or BEE-zohs?

Photo: JOE KLAMAR / AFP/Getty Images

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<b>Jeff Bezos</b>: BAY-zoes.

<b>Jeff Bezos</b>: BAY-zoes.

Photo: Win McNamee / Getty Images

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<b>Poulsbo</b>: POLES-bo? PALLS-bo?
POOLS-bo? This one stumps a lot of Seattleites.

<b>Poulsbo</b>: POLES-bo? PALLS-bo?
POOLS-bo? This one stumps a lot of Seattleites.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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<b>Poulsbo</b>: PALLS-bo.

<b>Poulsbo</b>: PALLS-bo.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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<b>Bar Sajor:</b> Is Pioneer Square's hot, newish restaurant "BAR SAY-jore," "BAR say-YORE," or "I'll have the salmon with dill einkorn preserves, and I have no idea what an einkorn is." (Photo: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kwl/"> Kenny Louie</a>, Instagram). less

<b>Bar Sajor:</b> Is Pioneer Square's hot, newish restaurant "BAR SAY-jore," "BAR say-YORE," or "I'll have the salmon with dill einkorn preserves, and I have no idea what an einkorn is." (Photo: <a ... more

<b>CenturyLink Field</b>: The Seahawks and Sounders stadium is often written as as "the CLink." But do you say you're going to the "clink" or "see link"? (If you're saying "Qwest Field," God help you). less

<b>CenturyLink Field</b>: The Seahawks and Sounders stadium is often written as as "the CLink." But do you say you're going to the "clink" or "see link"? (If you're saying "Qwest Field," God help ... more

<b>Sequim</b>: Always a toughie for out-of-towners. SEE-kwim or Suh-KWIM?

<b>Sequim</b>: Always a toughie for out-of-towners. SEE-kwim or Suh-KWIM?

Photo: JEFF LARSEN / SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

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<b>Sequim</b>: Skwim. One syllable, no "e" sound.

<b>Sequim</b>: Skwim. One syllable, no "e" sound.

Photo: MERYL SCHENKER

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<b>Chateau Ste. Michelle:</b> How do you say "Ste."? "SAHN" (French pronunciation) or "SAINT" (American pronunciation)? And does it matter when drinking the riesling?

<b>Chateau Ste. Michelle:</b> How do you say "Ste."? "SAHN" (French pronunciation) or "SAINT" (American pronunciation)? And does it matter when drinking the riesling?

Photo: Steven Morris Photography / Getty Images

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<b>Chateau Ste. Michelle:</b> You'll hear "Ste." pronounced both ways at this Woodinville winery and related vineyards. Some winemakers go Gallic and traditional ("SAHN");
others go American and more modern ("SAINT"). Since both are common, it's time to pour more wine. less

<b>Chateau Ste. Michelle:</b> You'll hear "Ste." pronounced both ways at this Woodinville winery and related vineyards. Some winemakers go Gallic and traditional ("SAHN");
others go American and more modern ... more

Photo: Meryl Schenker / P-I file

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<p><b>Uwajimaya</b>: How do you pronounce Seattle's Japanese superstore in the
International District? <p>YOU-WHY-JEE-MY-YA?</p>
<p>WHY-JI-MY-YUH?</p><p>WHOO-GEE-MY-YA-GETTIN-NOODLES-ME-TOO?!</p> less

<p><b>Uwajimaya</b>: How do you pronounce Seattle's Japanese superstore in the
International District? <p>YOU-WHY-JEE-MY-YA?</p> ... more

Photo: PAUL JOSEPH BROWN

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<b>Uwajimaya</b>: Proper Japanese pronunciation is OO-WAH-JEE-MAH-YAH. But many Seattleites like to say "OO-WAH-JEE-<b>MAI</b>-YAH." (Photo: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dnak/"> Dave Nakayama</a>, Instagram). less

<b>Uwajimaya</b>: Proper Japanese pronunciation is OO-WAH-JEE-MAH-YAH. But many Seattleites like to say "OO-WAH-JEE-<b>MAI</b>-YAH." (Photo: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dnak/"> Dave Nakayama</a>, ... more

Photo: Dave Nakayama, Instagram

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<b>Des Moines</b>: Everyone knows how to pronounce Des Moines, Iowa, but what about the King County suburb south of Seattle? How many of the "S's" do you pronounce? Is it DEZ MOYNS, or DAY MOYNS or DUH MOYN? less

<b>Des Moines</b>: Everyone knows how to pronounce Des Moines, Iowa, but what about the King County suburb south of Seattle? How many of the "S's" do you pronounce? Is it DEZ MOYNS, or DAY MOYNS or DUH ... more

Photo: P-I file

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<b>Des Moines</b>: According to city archives, the city council passed a 1975 motion establishing the pronunciation as DAH MOYNE, and officials say DE MOYNE. But some locals pronounce the last "S," as in DE MOYNES. less

<b>Des Moines</b>: According to city archives, the city council passed a 1975 motion establishing the pronunciation as DAH MOYNE, and officials say DE MOYNE. But some locals pronounce the last "S," as in DE ... more

Photo: Coral Staley-Hall / Getty Images/Flickr Open

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<b>Robinson Cano</b>: Is the last name of the Mariners' new second baseman CAN-no or CANE-no? Can't he just be like Cher and go by his first name only?

<b>Robinson Cano</b>: Is the last name of the Mariners' new second baseman CAN-no or CANE-no? Can't he just be like Cher and go by his first name only?

Photo: JORDAN STEAD / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>Robinson Cano</b>: It's Cuh-NOE. Now go impress your baseball friends and drop his name a lot.

<b>Robinson Cano</b>: It's Cuh-NOE. Now go impress your baseball friends and drop his name a lot.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>Methow</b>: How do you say the name of this beautiful valley in Northern Washington that draws skiers and fly-fishing fans? METH-ow? Meth-OW?

<b>Methow</b>: How do you say the name of this beautiful valley in Northern Washington that draws skiers and fly-fishing fans? METH-ow? Meth-OW?

Photo: GILBERT W. ARIAS / P-I file

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<b>Methow</b>: MET-HOW. There's no "th" sound.

<b>Methow</b>: MET-HOW. There's no "th" sound.

Photo: ROBERT LYONS / Associated Press

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<b>La Carta de Oaxaca</b>: Ballard people know not to say "La Carta dee OOH-AXE-AKKA" when referring to this popular neighborhood restaurant. But now that Oaxacan cuisine has spread to Queen Anne and Capitol Hill (Mezcaleria Oaxaca, La Cocina Oxaqueña), it's time for a primer on how to say the Mexican state. less

<b>La Carta de Oaxaca</b>: Ballard people know not to say "La Carta dee OOH-AXE-AKKA" when referring to this popular neighborhood restaurant. But now that Oaxacan cuisine has spread to Queen Anne and Capitol ... more

Photo: Sarah Rupp

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<b>La Carta de Oaxaca</b>: Wuh-HAH-kah.

<b>La Carta de Oaxaca</b>: Wuh-HAH-kah.

Photo: Google Street View

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<b>Puyallup:</b> One of many local Native American words that stump people. Is it Pew-ALL-up, or Pew-AL-up, or (my favorite) POO-Y'ALL-UP?

<b>Puyallup:</b> One of many local Native American words that stump people. Is it Pew-ALL-up, or Pew-AL-up, or (my favorite) POO-Y'ALL-UP?

Photo: Scott Eklund

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<b>Puyallup:</b> Most people say pew-AL-up. Rhymes with "gallop."

<b>Puyallup:</b> Most people say pew-AL-up. Rhymes with "gallop."

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>John Urquhart:</b> Is the King County Sheriff UR-KWART? UR-QUE-HEART?

<b>John Urquhart:</b> Is the King County Sheriff UR-KWART? UR-QUE-HEART?

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>John Urquhart:</b> IRK-HART.

<b>John Urquhart:</b> IRK-HART.

Photo: PAUL JOSEPH BROWN

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<b>Geoduck</b>: Tourists like to ogle this giant clam, but often get its name wrong.

<b>Geoduck</b>: Tourists like to ogle this giant clam, but often get its name wrong.

Photo: GILBERT W. ARIAS / SEATTLE PI

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<b>Geoduck</b>: GOOEY-duck.

<b>Geoduck</b>: GOOEY-duck.

Photo: DAN DELONG / DAN DELONG/SEATTLE P-I

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<b>Renton:</b> Is it Ren-TON? REN-tun?

<b>Renton:</b> Is it Ren-TON? REN-tun?

Photo: Khuong Hoang / Getty Images

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<b>Renton:</b> Chalk this one up to a Seattle dialect, or maybe how you feel when you're in Renton. It's RENT-in, with a soft "t." Like: "I'm hangin' in Rent'n." less

<b>Renton:</b> Chalk this one up to a Seattle dialect, or maybe how you feel when you're in Renton. It's RENT-in, with a soft "t." Like: "I'm hangin' in ... more

Photo: GRANT M. HALLER

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<b>Kalaloch beach:</b> Is the name of this picturesque beach on the Washington Coast KA-LA-LOTCH? KAY-LAY-LODGE? (There IS a lodge there, but …)

<b>Kalaloch beach:</b> Is the name of this picturesque beach on the Washington Coast KA-LA-LOTCH? KAY-LAY-LODGE? (There IS a lodge there, but …)

Photo: Gilbert W. Arias / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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<b>Kalaloch beach:</b> CLAY-LOCK.

<b>Kalaloch beach:</b> CLAY-LOCK.

Photo: Guy Crittenden / Getty Images

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<b>Spokane:</b> East Coast newscasters always get this Eastern Washington city wrong. Is it Spo-CANE?
Spo-CAN? SPOKEN?

<b>Spokane:</b> East Coast newscasters always get this Eastern Washington city wrong. Is it Spo-CANE?
Spo-CAN? SPOKEN?

Photo: Danita Delimont / Getty Images/Gallo Images

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<b>Spokane:</b> Spo-CAN.

<b>Spokane:</b> Spo-CAN.

Photo: Kai Eiselein / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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<b>seattlepi.com</b>: How do you say the news site that began as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper? Is it Seattle "PIE"? Is it still called the "Post-Intelligencer," which folded in 2009? less

<b>seattlepi.com</b>: How do you say the news site that began as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper? Is it Seattle "PIE"? Is it still called the "Post-Intelligencer," which folded in ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / P-I file

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<p><b>seattlepi.com</b>: It's pronounced "SEATTLE PEA EYE" and written with a lower-case "s" and no dash. A second reference is often written with a dash (P-I), so go figure. It's no longer called the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, despite what our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Seattle-Post-Intelligencer/7457442370">Facebook page</a> says (a whole 'nother matter). </p> less

<p><b>seattlepi.com</b>: It's pronounced "SEATTLE PEA EYE" and written with a lower-case "s" and no dash. A second reference is often written with a dash (P-I), so go figure. It's no longer called the Seattle ... more

Photo: P-I file

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<b>Mount Rainier</b>: Another word you learn to say when you first arrive in Seattle. Is it RAIN-YEAR? RAIN-YER? Or with some French flair: RAIN-YAY?

<b>Mount Rainier</b>: Another word you learn to say when you first arrive in Seattle. Is it RAIN-YEAR? RAIN-YER? Or with some French flair: RAIN-YAY?

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>Mount Rainier</b>: RAIN-NEER.

<b>Mount Rainier</b>: RAIN-NEER.

Photo: KURT SMITH / P-I file

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<b>Ephrata</b>: Is the name of this Grant County town "EH-freh-ta"? "EE-freh-ta"? Where is Grant County again?

<b>Ephrata</b>: Is the name of this Grant County town "EH-freh-ta"? "EE-freh-ta"? Where is Grant County again?

Photo: GILBERT W. ARIAS

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<b>Ephrata</b>: Eee-FRAY-tuh. (Grant County is in Central Washington).

<b>Ephrata</b>: Eee-FRAY-tuh. (Grant County is in Central Washington).

Photo: GRANT M. HALLER / P-I file

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<b>Yakima</b>: Another Native American word that sometimes vexes people outside of Washington. Is it Yah-KAI-ma? Ya-KEE-ma?

<b>Yakima</b>: Another Native American word that sometimes vexes people outside of Washington. Is it Yah-KAI-ma? Ya-KEE-ma?

Photo: Jeff Goulden / Getty Images

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<b>Yakima</b>: More like YEAH-kih-mah.

<b>Yakima</b>: More like YEAH-kih-mah.

Photo: Steven Morris Photography / Getty Images

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Finally, a sure sign that you aren't from the Northwest: If you pronounce "Oregon" anything like OR-REH-GONE, or ORI-GOAN.

Finally, a sure sign that you aren't from the Northwest: If you pronounce "Oregon" anything like OR-REH-GONE, or ORI-GOAN.

Photo: Ben McLeod / Getty Images/Flickr Open

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And finally, here’s a guide to Seattle dialect, because we really do have our own accent.

Seattle emerged as a mostly boring place in an otherwise interesting <a href="http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jakatz2/project-dialect.html">recent study of American dialect</a>. Apparently, we speak and sound like much of the country, with few distinctive traits.
Here's our study of Emerald City dialect, with things you'll hear only in Seattle, followed by things you'll never hear in Seattle (next gallery below). less

Seattle emerged as a mostly boring place in an otherwise interesting <a href="http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jakatz2/project-dialect.html">recent study of American dialect</a>. Apparently, we speak and sound like much ... more

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<b>''Mayvember''</b>
The Seattle phenomenon of living with damp gloom when everyone else is enjoying camping, hiking, barbecues and other sunny pursuits.

<b>''Mayvember''</b>
The Seattle phenomenon of living with damp gloom when everyone else is enjoying camping, hiking, barbecues and other sunny pursuits.

Photo: Robert Sumner / Getty Images

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<b>''Juneuary''</b>
When the bleakness of ''Mayvember'' bleeds into June and starts to feel endless. Also known as ''June gloom.''

<b>''Juneuary''</b>
When the bleakness of ''Mayvember'' bleeds into June and starts to feel endless. Also known as ''June gloom.''

Photo: Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images

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<b>''Pop'' or ''soda''?</b>
The dialect study, from North Carolina State University, mapped the answers from a series of questions, like whether you say ''pop'' or ''soda,'' ''creek'' or ''crik,'' and ''firefly'' or ''lightning bug.''
For the fizzy drink question, Seattle was split, with 55 percent of us saying ''<b>pop</b>.'' Another 33 percent say ''soda.'' Then there's the <b>nerdy 7 percent that still says ''soft drink.''</b> less

<b>''Pop'' or ''soda''?</b>
The dialect study, from North Carolina State University, mapped the answers from a series of questions, like whether you say ''pop'' or ''soda,'' ''creek'' or ''crik,'' and ... more

Photo: Mario Tama / Getty Images

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<b>''Pill bug'' or ''roly poly''?</b>
What do you call the gray insect-like things that roll up into a ball when you touch them?
This is the one place where Seattle stood out in the study. Much of the U.S. says ''roly poly,'' and a few big cities say ''pill bug.'' But Seattle prefers ''<b>potato bug</b>,'' a phrase limited largely to the Northwest, Utah and Western New York.
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<b>''Pill bug'' or ''roly poly''?</b>
What do you call the gray insect-like things that roll up into a ball when you touch them?
This is the one place where Seattle stood out in the study. Much of the ... more

Photo: Created by Lauriann Wakefield / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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<b>''Meet at the pig.''</b>
If you have to ask, 'What pig?'' you're not in Seattle.

<b>''Meet at the pig.''</b>
If you have to ask, 'What pig?'' you're not in Seattle.

Photo: DAN DELONG / P-I file

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<b>''Am-holes''</b>
A not-so-nice word for some Amazon employees in rapidly changing South Lake Union.
It stems from an <a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2012/01/11/hey-am-hole-south-lake-union-calls-out-amazon-employees/">''Am-hole quiz''</a> posted in the neighborhood that asked: ''Do you walk six people wide on the sidewalk chatting about Amazon crap and not let others pass?'' less

<b>''Am-holes''</b>
A not-so-nice word for some Amazon employees in rapidly changing South Lake Union.
It stems from an <a ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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<b>''12th Man''</b>
You may hear this phrase in other cities, and Texas A&M owns the copyright for it. But everyone knows it's mostly associated with the raucous fans of one team alone: Seattle.
The Seahawks began using the phrase in 1984 when they retired the number. less

<b>''12th Man''</b>
You may hear this phrase in other cities, and Texas A&M owns the copyright for it. But everyone knows it's mostly associated with the raucous fans of one team alone: Seattle.
The ... more

Photo: Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images

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<b>''There's a convergence zone forming.''</b>
Weather geek code for ''there's a storm brewing in North Seattle and beyond.''

<b>''There's a convergence zone forming.''</b>
Weather geek code for ''there's a storm brewing in North Seattle and beyond.''

Photo: Zeb Andrews / Getty Images/Flickr RF

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<b>''Mariwhatnow?''</b>
The word that suddenly made the Seattle Police Department's blotter a hip thing to read. It was the headline for an intro to Washington's new pot laws. less

<b>''Mariwhatnow?''</b>
The word that suddenly made the Seattle Police Department's blotter a hip thing to read. It was the headline for an intro to Washington's new pot ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / seattlepi.com

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<b>''The mountain is out.''</b>
More Seattle code for ''It's a beautiful day.''

<b>''The mountain is out.''</b>
More Seattle code for ''It's a beautiful day.''

Photo: Jim Corwin / Getty Images

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<b>''Let's go to Dick's.''</b>
You might hear this phrase elsewhere, but it won't mean as much fun as it does in Seattle.

<b>''Let's go to Dick's.''</b>
You might hear this phrase elsewhere, but it won't mean as much fun as it does in Seattle.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

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<b>Someone steal stuff from your car?</b>
Most cities call that a ''break-in.'' But Seattle uses the eccentric phrase ''<b>car prowl</b>,'' which adds a dash of menace. less

<b>Someone steal stuff from your car?</b>
Most cities call that a ''break-in.'' But Seattle uses the eccentric phrase ''<b>car prowl</b>,'' which adds a dash of ... more

Photo: Getty Images

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<b>''I now pronounce you husband and husband.''</b>
Seattle isn't the only place you'll this momentous phrase. But with King County's more than 1,300 same-sex marriages so far, it's a proud epicenter for gay marriage. less

<b>''I now pronounce you husband and husband.''</b>
Seattle isn't the only place you'll this momentous phrase. But with King County's more than 1,300 same-sex marriages so far, it's a proud epicenter for ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / seattlepi.com

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<b>How do you pronounce ''grocery''?</b>
This word also divided Seattle. More than 56 percent of us pronounce the ''c'' in ''grocery'' with a <b>''sh'' sound</b>, like ''shock,'' the study found.
Another 44 percent uses the ''s'' sound, like ''sock.'' Or you could just say ''comestibles and victuals.'' less

<b>How do you pronounce ''grocery''?</b>
This word also divided Seattle. More than 56 percent of us pronounce the ''c'' in ''grocery'' with a <b>''sh'' sound</b>, like ''shock,'' the study found. ... more

Photo: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

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<b>''Traffic circle''</b>
If you're driving around one of these things in Seattle, it's never a ''roundabout.''

<b>''Traffic circle''</b>
If you're driving around one of these things in Seattle, it's never a ''roundabout.''

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<b>''The bridge is up.''</b>
Doesn't matter which bridge. This is a universally accepted excuse in Seattle for why you're running late.

<b>''The bridge is up.''</b>
Doesn't matter which bridge. This is a universally accepted excuse in Seattle for why you're running late.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / seattlepi.com

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<b>''Left-lane camper''</b>
A Seattle special, to describe someone who infuriates other drivers by lollygagging in the passing lane.

<b>''Left-lane camper''</b>
A Seattle special, to describe someone who infuriates other drivers by lollygagging in the passing lane.

Photo: Vicki Reid / Getty Images

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<b>''Snowmaggedon!''</b>
In other cities, this means major storm. In Seattle, it also means little baby flakes that barely dust the ground, causing great alarm.
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<b>''Snowmaggedon!''</b>
In other cities, this means major storm. In Seattle, it also means little baby flakes that barely dust the ground, causing great alarm.
<i>For 14 words and phrases you'll NEVER ... more

Seattle may not call a ''water fountain'' a ''bubbler,'' or a ''sub'' a ''hoagie.''
But there's many other things we also don't say in these parts. less

Seattle may not call a ''water fountain'' a ''bubbler,'' or a ''sub'' a ''hoagie.''
But there's many other things we also don't say in these ... more

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<b>''The 5''</b>
That's for Californians. Seattle says ''<b>I-5</b>,'' which makes us sound slightly provincial, as if we must emphasize the fact that this is a <i>really big freeway</i> that crosses state lines. less

<b>''The 5''</b>
That's for Californians. Seattle says ''<b>I-5</b>,'' which makes us sound slightly provincial, as if we must emphasize the fact that this is a <i>really big freeway</i> that crosses state ... more

Photo: George Rose / Getty Images

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<b>''Medium black coffee, please.''</b>
What's that?

<b>''Medium black coffee, please.''</b>
What's that?

Photo: Philip J Brittan / Getty Images

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<b>''I'll bing it.''</b>
Nope. Never hear this one in Seattle.

<b>''I'll bing it.''</b>
Nope. Never hear this one in Seattle.

Photo: Michael Buckner / 2012 Getty Images

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<b>''What's on your Zune?</b>
Also never caught on.

<b>''What's on your Zune?</b>
Also never caught on.

Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images

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<b>''Think the Mariners will make the World Series?''</b>
Why ask.

<b>''Think the Mariners will make the World Series?''</b>
Why ask.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images

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<b>''Paper or plastic?''</b>

<b>''Paper or plastic?''</b>

Photo: David Paul Morris / Getty Images

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<b>''This Dunkin' Donuts coffee is delicious!''</b>
It might very well be delicious, but there's no need in Seattle to find out.

<b>''This Dunkin' Donuts coffee is delicious!''</b>
It might very well be delicious, but there's no need in Seattle to find out.

Photo: Tim Boyle / Getty Images

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<b>''I'll have a Bud Light.''</b>
Code for ''I hate beer.''

<b>''I'll have a Bud Light.''</b>
Code for ''I hate beer.''

Photo: Alexander Tamargo / 2010 Alexander Tamargo

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<b>''Phoenix Jones will solve the case.''</b>
Seattle does have its own superhero, but he's no Batman to Gotham City.

<b>''Phoenix Jones will solve the case.''</b>
Seattle does have its own superhero, but he's no Batman to Gotham City.

Photo: Joshua Trujillo / AP

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<b>''How was church?''</b>
Maybe not ''never,'' but ''rarely'' heard, in our heathen city.

<b>''How was church?''</b>
Maybe not ''never,'' but ''rarely'' heard, in our heathen city.

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<b>''Let me get my umbrella.''</b>
Why bother?

<b>''Let me get my umbrella.''</b>
Why bother?

Photo: Michael Blann / Getty Images

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<b>''I'm so excited about the monster truck show.''</b>
Can sub in ''NASCAR'' or ''deer season.''

<b>''I'm so excited about the monster truck show.''</b>
Can sub in ''NASCAR'' or ''deer season.''

Photo: Bryan Steffy / WireImage

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<b>''I'm a Republican.''</b>
Not heard in Seattle, at least not out loud.

<b>''I'm a Republican.''</b>
Not heard in Seattle, at least not out loud.

Photo: Ethan Miller / Getty Images

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<b>''I'm a Seattle native.''</b>
This one is becoming an increasing novelty, with <a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2013/06/02/37-signs-youre-not-from-seattle/">62 percent of Seattleites born outside of Washington.</a> less

<b>''I'm a Seattle native.''</b>
This one is becoming an increasing novelty, with <a href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2013/06/02/37-signs-youre-not-from-seattle/">62 percent of Seattleites born ... more